Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Tim Kaine have expressed concerns over U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, which have reportedly resulted in civil casualties exceeding 70, including many women and children. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, they referenced assessments showing March 2025 had the highest civilian casualty toll in nearly two years. The senators criticized the Trump administration's plans to dismantle safeguards aimed at reducing civilian harm and highlighted that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas carries inherent risks.
Democratic senators are demanding accountability from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that have reportedly led to high civilian casualties.
Current reports indicate that recent U.S. strikes in Yemen may have resulted in over 70 civilian deaths, including numerous women and children, raising serious concerns over military operations.
Senators express grave concerns about civilian casualties and the degradation of protections designed to limit harm, warning it undermines U.S. credibility and poses national security risks.
The increase in civilian casualties coincides with dismantling of civilian harm mitigation policies by the Trump administration, leading to fears over the legality and morality of operations.
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